Testing

EMSL analyzes air samples for most analytes using GC-ECD, GC-FID, GC-NPD, HPLC, LC/MS and/or GC-MS. The analysis and reporting of the individual sample is part of an overall process that includes analysis of quality control samples and programs such as Instrument QC controls, calibration standard checks, spiked media and reporting limit controls to ensure the confidence limits of the data are within the acceptable range as specified by the method requirements and our Quality Control Program.
EMSL's Industrial Hygiene Laboratories maintain normal business day operational hours with weekend scheduling availability as needed for critical response situations. Samples are received during regular business hours and Turn-Around Times (TATs) are tracked on business days. Lab turnaround times are offered for same-day or next-day, as well as for 2-day, 3-day, 4-day, 1-week and 2-week Standard TATs. Costs/rates are weighted based on the requested TATs with our 2-week TAT rates being the most cost effective for our customers.
Sample control/processing (log-in, results data-entry, reporting) is facilitated by our computer Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) which tracks the sample job (batch) and provides the lab with work log (due dates) to help ensure all the work is organized and processed in accordance with the client's needs. Additionally, the LIMS includes security controls to ensure that information is controlled (locked) once the data is been documented and entered by the Bench Chemists. Reports can be delivered in a variety of formats at the customer's choosing, including email, hard-copy or both. Additionally, EMSL can provide Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD), as well as various QC Data Packages if required. Key tests include (but not limited to) the following:


ORGANIC

  • VOC by NIOSH 1501/1550

  • Aldehydes by NIOSH 2016

  • Aromatic Hydrocarbons by NIOSH 1501 (PAH’s)

  • Asphalt Fumes by NIOSH 5042/OSHA 58

  • BTEX Profile by NIOSH 1501

  • Diisocynates NIOSH 1501 & OSHA 42/47M

  • Organic Solvent Profiles – Multiple NIOSH Methods including NIOSH 1501, 1003 and others

  • Coal Tar Pitch Volatiles – OSHA 58

  • Glycols using NIOSH 5523

 

ACID FUMES

  • Individual Acids by NIOSH 790

  • Group Scan by NIOSH 7903

 

PESTICIDES

  • Organophosphorous/nitrogen pesticides using modified NIOSH 5600

  • Chlorinated pesticides, mostly banned by the EPA 20+ years ago by modified NIOSH 5510


METALS (ICP, ICP/MS, CVAA)

  • Individual Elements

  • Multi-Element Packages

  • Solder Metals Profile

  • Welding Fume Profile


HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM

  • OSHA ID-215 Vers. 2

  • NIOSH 7600

 

NUISANCE & RESPIRABLE DUST

  • Nuisance Dust (NIOSH 0500)

  • Respirable Dust (NIOSH 0600)

  • Airborne Dust PM-10/PM 2.5 (40 CFR Part 50.6 Appendix J)

  • Airborne Dust TSP (40 CFR Part 50.6 Appendix B)

  • Airborne Cement Dust (OSHA ID142/ID207)

 

SILICA

  • Crystalline Silica

  • Cristobalite

  • Amorphous Silica

  • Alpha Quartz

  • Tridymite

 

IH METHODS UTILIZED

  • CSI Method

  • NIOSH 1005

  • NIOSH 1003

  • NIOSH 1007

  • NIOSH 1020

  • NIOSH 1024

  • NIOSH 1300

  • NIOSH 1301

  • NIOSH 1400

  • NIOSH 1401

  • NIOSH 1402

  • NIOSH 1403

  • NIOSH 1450

  • NIOSH 1453

  • NIOSH 1457

  • NIOSH 1500

  • NIOSH 1501

  • NIOSH 1501 mod.

  • NIOSH 1550

  • NIOSH 1550 mod.

  • NIOSH 1551

  • NIOSH 1552

  • NIOSH 1603

  • NIOSH 1604

  • NIOSH 1606

  • NIOSH 1615

  • NIOSH 1616

  • NIOSH 2000

  • NIOSH 2500

  • NIOSH 2501

  • NIOSH 2544/2551

  • NIOSH 2546

  • NIOSH 2551 mod.

  • NIOSH 2557

  • NIOSH 3509

  • NIOSH 5040 mod.

  • NIOSH 5042

  • NIOSH 5503

  • NIOSH 5506

  • NIOSH 5510

  • NIOSH 5510 mod.

  • NIOSH 5523

  • NIOSH 5600 mod.

  • NIOSH 6009

  • NIOSH 6010

  • NIOSH 7300

  • NIOSH 7401

  • NIOSH 7903

  • OSHA 07

  • OSHA 41

  • OSHA 42/47 mod.

  • OSHA 58

  • OSHA CSI

  • NIOSH 2000

  • NIOSH 2016

  • OSHA ID125

  • OSHA PV2061

 

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